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Saved From Holocaust: ‘He Loved Me and He Wanted to Keep Me’

Saved From Holocaust: ‘He Loved Me and He Wanted to Keep Me’ A Brooklyn couple in their 90s recounts how their love helped them survive the Holocaust. “He’s not very romantic,” she says, but he saved her life. {$excerpt:n} Source:…

Pace University Names Head of Oberlin Its Next President

Pace University Names Head of Oberlin Its Next President Marvin Krislov, often a lightning rod over identity and free speech issues, is a former Rhodes Scholar with three degrees from Yale. {$excerpt:n} Source: New York Times

Simone in Wonderland

Simone in Wonderland Simone Rocha’s new shop in SoHo is a hideaway for tulle- and organza-clad Alices. {$excerpt:n} Source: New York Times

N.Y.C. Nature: Amid Winter Gloom, Cardinals Sing of Spring

N.Y.C. Nature: Amid Winter Gloom, Cardinals Sing of Spring The bird’s song this time of year is more than a simple call; it is a potent reminder that the end of winter is just a few weeks away. {$excerpt:n} Source:…

The Snapchat Cohort Gets Into Politics, and Civics Is Cool

The Snapchat Cohort Gets Into Politics, and Civics Is Cool High school and even middle school students are showing a level of civic engagement not seen in years, their teachers and principals say. {$excerpt:n} Source: New York Times

Front Burner: Dairy-Free Vegan Chocolates in Chelsea

Front Burner: Dairy-Free Vegan Chocolates in Chelsea The restaurateur Pamela Elizabeth opens a new confectionery dedicated to dairy-free handmade chocolates. {$excerpt:n} Source: New York Times

A Quest to Stop Erasmus Hall Academy’s ‘Demolition by Neglect’

A Quest to Stop Erasmus Hall Academy’s ‘Demolition by Neglect’ Erasmus Hall High’s predecessor, built in 1787 with a contribution from Alexander Hamilton, has served many purposes but has been closed for more than a decade. {$excerpt:n} Source: New York…

¿En Qué Estado Está Tu Cuadra en Nueva York?

¿En Qué Estado Está Tu Cuadra en Nueva York? The Times quiere saber qué calificación le darían los neoyorquinos a la cuadra donde han vivido en el último año. Las respuestas podrían ser usadas en un proyecto. {$excerpt:n} Source: New…

New York Today: New York Today: The State of Our City

New York Today: New York Today: The State of Our City Monday: Mayor de Blasio’s annual address, immigration arrests, and the state of your block. {$excerpt:n} Source: New York Times

For Top Pinball Competitors, Jitters Only Help

For Top Pinball Competitors, Jitters Only Help Coupling twitching fingers with strategy, pinball experts faced off in the New York State championship for the right to play at nationals next month. {$excerpt:n} Source: New York Times